Five Pence Mintage Figures

First released in 1968, nearly 99 million 5p coins entered circulation, making their way to post offices and cash centres across the UK. The rarest 5p followed in 1977, with just over 4 million issued. In 2025, a further 23.2 million coins are being released, so keep an eye on your change. Explore when each 5p was issued and how many were released below.